'Negotiations' for the UK to rejoin the #Horizon research programme continue.... #JeremyHunt's in #Brussels trying (again) to get a discount because we've missed the first two years of the new programme.
Problem is that we caused that delay not the EU, and the feeling at the #EuropeanCommision is that they're not going to offer a discount because the UK can't get its ducks in a row.
Meanwhile #universities are hemorrhaging #researchers departing for somewhere they can get Horizon money now!
The #FOSDEM panels on the #CRA and #PLD underlined the divide between policy-makers and #OpenSource devs.
To bridge that divide, I think policy-makers have to work to make the #EU more accessible, which is why I decided to launch https://unfsckthe.eu/, a collaborative knowledge-base that will provide documentation for the EU, and help make it easier for the open source community to get their voices heard in #Brussels
The Cookery is back for a second edition! Join us for presentations, workshops led by novel duos of artists, music performances, and of course delicious food!
Together, we will delve around the wide intersection between art and science; a critical look on digital fabrication and maker culture; and a bricolage, diy, lowtech approach to making instruments, music and sound.
I will be organizing a strike in support of the EU’s Supply Chain Act (#CSDDD) TODAY from 10:00-12:00 AM in front of the EU Parliament!
Come to the Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Bruxelles, Belgique to make parliamentarians vote “YES” on today’s vote and give support during the crucial negotiation period in the parliament right after!
Part of the Young Friends of the Earth (YFoEE) Initiative!
I bought a few shares because their success would help me #StayGrounded. (Also, how cool is it to own a #train [lease, fraction of]?)
It's a high risk investment. No profits expected for years with favourable track prices. No membership/voting rights under 26 k€ invested. Check bylaws etc. in "legal" and "community" tabs. https://platform.eyevestor.com/eyeventures/NL_EUS?tab=rules
Barrière de #StGilles is one of the most infamous places in terms of #mobility in #Brussels. A complete makeover is coming up: #trams will cross the roundabout instead of going around, safer pedestrian crossings, some green, no more traffic lights or cobblestones. Detailed plans are available here: https://openpermits.brussels/fr/_13/PFD/1903271
Over the past year the reliability of the Brussels Köln ICE connection seems to have dropped quite a lot really. Wondering if I shouldn’t default to IC+L+RE instead. Slower, but far more reliable…
Yesterday's sleeper train NightJet was cancelled due to #extremeweather in Austria.
Today we are in Deutsche Bahn misery, with the ICE 17 from Brussels to Frankfurt cancelled and replace by three (!) local trains.
Conclusion: summer is now hurricane season in Europe, and overland traveling has become unreliable. Perversely, air travel is almost unaffected. #ClimateCrisis
Riding to the @EU_Commission for the 2nd day of the #DigitalOcean forum.
It strikes me that if I lived in #Brussels I would be lobbying VERY hard to have Rue de la Loi leading through the #EU quarter closed to traffic and set aside for cyclists and pedestrians.
This should be an iconic view, imagine trees, bikes and people strolling instead of traffic + air pollution.. #livableCities#cycling
Freedom not Fear is starting today! Join the privacy barcamp in Brussels at Mundo Madou (Avenue des Arts 7–8) from 6 pm no matter whether you have registered or not!
We (the Bielefeld delegation of @digitalcourage) took an early train to make sure we arrive before you do. So far, the train is on time. A big shout-out goes to the Brussels organising team who are making things happen.
#X/ #Twitter stopped it's participation in the voluntary code of practice ways ago. No loopholes available now 🤷♂️
"In its briefings to press on the #DigitalServicesAct, the #EU has explained that those who are not participating in the voluntary code of practice will not be eligible to argue 'mitigating' factors if it comes to punitive measures taken in #Brussels." #Israel#Gaza
After a couple of weeks in our Oslo office, @jon is heading for an exciting journey to #Seoul, #Tokyo, and #Brussels. And if you want to look him up, he is always happy to connect. :tony_happy: